Comparison

SimpleTools vs MCAT Prep 2026

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SimpleTools

Instantly solve physics problems with AI-powered, step-by-step explanations. Simply scan a physics problem with your device's camera to receive a clear, structured solution in seconds. Ideal for students and parents seeking to understand problem-solving methods.

Highlights
  • AI-powered physics problem solving
  • Photo scanning for problem input
  • Step-by-step solution explanations
  • Covers mechanics, forces, energy, electricity, and more
  • Unlimited solutions with premium subscription
  • Free daily problem solving
Features
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Solve physics problems instantly with AI-powered step-by-step explanations. Take a photo of any physics problem and get a clear, structured solution in seconds. Whether you’re a student preparing for exams or a parent helping with homework, SimpleTools: Physics Solver helps you understand how to solve problems - not just get answers. What you can solve: • Mechanics and motion problems • Forces and Newton’s laws • Energy and work calculations • Kinematics equations • Electricity and circuits • Waves and optics • Physics homework tasks How it works: 1. Take a photo of your physics problem 2. Our AI analyzes it 3. Receive a detailed step-by-step solution Free & Premium: Free users can solve only one problem per day. Premium subscription unlocks: • Unlimited AI-powered solutions • Unlimited scans • Full step-by-step explanations Subscriptions are available weekly and yearly. A free trial is available for new yearly subscribers. Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Terms of Use: https://simpletools-apps.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://simpletools-apps.com/privacy

About

MCAT Prep 2026

Features
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MCAT Prep 2026: Full Test is a complete offline MCAT question bank and practice test app for pre-med students, with 2,008 original questions and 142 original passages written for this app across all four sections. PAID APP - PURCHASE REQUIRED This app has no free tier and no free trial. A subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase is required to access the question bank and every study feature. Details and prices are shown below and inside the app before you buy. FULL LENGTH PRACTICE TEST Sit a complete 230-question mock exam across all four sections at the real timings: Chemical and Physical Foundations (59 questions, 95 minutes), Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (53 questions, 90 minutes), Biological and Biochemical Foundations (59 questions, 95 minutes) and Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations (59 questions, 95 minutes). Finish and get an estimated 472-528 scaled score with a per-section 118-132 breakdown. PASSAGE-BASED PRACTICE, LIKE THE REAL EXAM Practice on original science passages built around experiments, figures and data, plus original humanities and social science CARS passages. On iPad the passage sits beside the question, as on test day. EVERY WAY YOU WANT TO STUDY - Timed section practice at real test length - Passage mode with immediate worked explanations - Practice by AAMC content category - all 34 categories, one at a time - Quick practice: 10 mixed questions in a spare moment - Weak-area drills built from your own results - Review incorrect answers and bookmarked questions BIOCHEM, ORGO, PHYSICS, PSYCH AND SOC FLASHCARDS 135 spaced-repetition flashcards covering all 20 amino acids, physics and chemistry formulas, biochemistry essentials and psych/soc terms, scheduled so cards you keep missing return sooner. TRACK YOUR SCORE, NOT JUST YOUR HOURS A progress dashboard with a projected 472-528 total, per-section mastery, a full-length score trend, weak content categories, a test-day countdown and a daily streak. Set a target score, a test date and a daily goal in onboarding, and take an 8-question diagnostic to find your starting line. BUILT FOR HOW YOU ACTUALLY STUDY - 100% offline: every question, passage and explanation is bundled in the app - No account and no sign-in - No ads, no analytics SDKs, no third-party trackers, nothing collected - Full VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, light and dark mode support - Designed for both iPhone and iPad ORIGINAL CONTENT Every question, passage, answer key and explanation was written originally for this app. Nothing is reproduced from official practice material or any other preparation product. References consulted while checking the science are listed inside the app. PRICING - Monthly Full Access: $14.99 per month, auto-renewing - Annual Full Access: $49.99 per year (about $4.17 per month), auto-renewing - Lifetime Full Access: $79.99, one-time purchase, does not renew Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically for the same period at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings. Prices shown are United States prices and may vary by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/mcat-prep-2026-full-test-legal/privacy.html DISCLAIMER MCAT is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and is a registered trademark of the AAMC. This app is an independent, unofficial study aid and is not affiliated with, authorised, endorsed by or sponsored by the AAMC or any medical school or testing organisation. Scaled score estimates are indicative practice feedback, not official scores. Content is educational material for exam preparation and is not medical advice.

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MCAT Prep 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

SimpleTools and MCAT Prep 2026 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SimpleTools sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and MCAT Prep 2026 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SimpleTools versus MCAT Prep 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimpleToolsMCAT Prep 2026
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1717.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperYevhenii KniazievMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SimpleTools

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
3 purchases

MCAT Prep 2026

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Full Access$14.991 Month
  • Annual Full Access$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Full Access$79.99

Questions

Is SimpleTools free?
SimpleTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MCAT Prep 2026 free?
MCAT Prep 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimpleTools or MCAT Prep 2026 have ads?
Neither SimpleTools nor MCAT Prep 2026 shows ads.

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